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825 DAN

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration825 DAN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 99,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 95,667 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 95,667 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 92,207 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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825 DAN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 825 DAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 825 DAN registered?

825 DAN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is 825 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 825 DAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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